Total Complaints
2 filings
CHEVROLET G2500 · model year
1998 CHEVROLET G2500
2 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1998CHEVROLETG2500 carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1998 G2500 is service brakes, hydraulic with 1 filings, followed by vehicle speed control (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1998 G2500, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20100702CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL*THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING A 1998 CHEVROLET G2500 VAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ENGAGED THE BRAKES AND CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. HE STATED THAT THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE OTHER VEHICLE. NO ONE WAS INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING A COMPANY VEHICLE FOR TWO WEEKS AND EXPERIENCED BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR FAILURE PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.
20100702CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING A 1998 CHEVROLET G2500 VAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ENGAGED THE BRAKES AND CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. HE STATED THAT THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE OTHER VEHICLE. NO ONE WAS INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING A COMPANY VEHICLE FOR TWO WEEKS AND EXPERIENCED BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR FAILURE PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.
Compare 1998CHEVROLETG2500 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1998 CHEVROLET G2500 have?▼
The 1998 CHEVROLET G2500 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 CHEVROLET G2500?▼
The most-complained component for the 1998 CHEVROLET G2500 is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Is the 1998 CHEVROLET G2500 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.